The Butterfly King

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Exactly Right Media

The Butterfly King

5.0/5

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A young Wall Street genius lands in the Costa Rican jungle with a vast fortune and visions of paradise - but ends up in hell. He and his wife build a spectacular circular mansion deep in the rainforest - a sanctuary for themselves and for endangered wildlife. But sinister forces soon have the couple fearing for their lives. As paranoia takes root and shadows close in, the troubled pair steadily lose their grip on reality. They transform their paradise home into a fortress surrounded by armed guards. The story reaches its bloody climax in an open air bedroom lit by 400...


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery Mar 25, 2024

"Milligan's relentless investigation underpins a storyline that constantly leaves you wondering what could possibly come next. Twists and turns lead to questions and contemplations that reframe the events that surround some of history’s most well-known actors. It’s not every day that a podcast with the perfect blend of chilling true crime and historical drama comes along. "

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Score: 5

Catherine Carr • Podcast Rex Mar 24, 2024

"It’s a masterfully told WW2 tale of family drama, political intrigue and pure treachery. It also does a wonderful job of explaining why this tiny country in southern Europe was so important and why everyone from the Nazis to the Soviets wanted a piece of the pie."

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Score: 5

Fiona Sturges • Financial Times Mar 24, 2024

"...so far The Butterfly King is a masterclass in suspenseful sleuthing and creative storytelling (the flourishes of humour shouldn’t work but they do). As well as a compelling whodunnit, the series is a fascinating meditation on the grey area between good and evil. …"

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